Captain Matthew Webb The Great Adventure

To mark the 150th anniversary of Captain Matthew Webb’s historic swim across the English Channel, Great Dawley Town Council has partnered with local author Sarah Griffiths to create a new children’s book honouring the legendary Dawley-born swimmer — and inspire a new generation with his remarkable story.

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Welcome to Great Dawley

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Great Dawley is one of the older settlements in Shropshire; with its High Street still remaining the hub of its community.

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Supporting our Armed Forces

We are proud to support our Armed Forces community through a range of initiatives. We organize events, created the first ‘Armed Forces Friendly High Street’ in the UK, support the Poppy Appeal, and we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant ourselves.

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Community Events

We take pride in the delivery of these events, many of which are FREE for the community to access or attend. From large community days to smaller get-togethers there’s always something happening in Great Dawley!

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The Diane Morris Community Garden

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Playing pool at Youth Club

Youth Provision

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Food being served at Dawley Dinner

Dawley Dinner

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Community Action Team putting up a Speed Indicator Device (SID)

Speed Indicators

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The Mayor’s Podcast

The Mayor of Great Dawley – Cllr Ben Carter, currently runs a monthly podcast to keep residents up-to-date and informed on what’s happening in and around Great Dawley. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Malinslee Outdoor Library

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New outdoor library is installed at Malinslee

3 November 2025

A new outdoor library has opened in Malinslee as part of a Station Quarter social value community project.

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Money Matters with Dan Bebbington, Housing Plus Group’s Debt and Energy Manager

6 October 2025

Cllr Ben Carter – Mayor of Great Dawley with Sarah Griffiths – Author of "Captain Matthew Webb, The Great Adventure" next to the Captain Webb memorial located on Dawley High Street

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Great Dawley Celebrates Local Hero Captain Webb with New Children’s Book and Community Events

23 May 2025

L-R Kevin Preece – Deputy Headteacher, Oli Freeman – Teacher of PE, Cllr Ben Carter – Mayor of Great Dawley, Matthew Creed – Teacher of PE

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Telford Langley Staff Rise to Three Peaks Challenge to Ensure Legacy Lives On

19 May 2025

Cllr Ben Carter, Borough Cllr and Cabinet Member for Economy, Cllr Ollie Vickers, along with members at Trinity Martial Arts, opening the new club in Dawley

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Kickstart Dawley: Welcoming a Thrilling New Martial Arts Club

24 February 2025

Last Saturday, Cllr Ben Carter – Mayor of Great Dawley, along side Cllr Ollie Vickers – Telford & Wrekin Borough Councillor and Cabinet Member for Economy, were delighted to officially open Trinity Martial Arts, located just off George Street, Dawley.

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Great Dawley Town Council Bestows Highest Award to two Exceptional Individuals

27 January 2025

Last Friday (24th January), Great Dawley Town Council proudly awarded the Freedom of the Town to two individuals, Lord Kuldip Sahota and Mandie Haywood, in recognition of their extraordinary service and commitment to the Great Dawley community over the years.